By accessing or using The Edge Academy platform (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Edge Academy.
1Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Platform | The Edge Academy website, web application, and all associated services accessible at this domain. |
| Content | All text, questions, answers, explanations, notes, graphics, and other material published on the Platform. |
| User / You | Any individual who accesses or uses the Platform, whether registered or unregistered. |
| Account | A registered user account created on the Platform. |
| The Edge Academy / We / Us | The owner and operator of the Platform. |
| ACARA | The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. |
2Access and User Accounts
Access to certain features of the Platform requires the creation of an account. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that:
All information you provide during registration is accurate, current, and complete;
You will maintain the accuracy of such information and update it as necessary;
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials;
You will notify The Edge Academy immediately of any unauthorised use of your account;
You are at least 13 years of age, or have obtained parental or guardian consent if under 13.
The Edge Academy reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account at its sole discretion, including where it suspects a breach of these Terms, without prior notice or liability.
3Permitted Use of the Platform
The Platform is licensed for personal, non-commercial, educational use only. You may access and use the Platform solely for the purpose of supporting your own academic study in connection with the Australian Curriculum. Any other use is expressly prohibited unless authorised in writing by The Edge Academy.
4Prohibited Conduct
You must not, and must not attempt to:
Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
Reproduce, distribute, sell, sublicense, or commercially exploit any Content without prior written permission;
Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access, extract, or index Content;
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Platform or its underlying infrastructure;
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform, server, or database;
Transmit any harmful, offensive, defamatory, or unlawful material through the Platform;
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
Circumvent any technological protection measures applied to the Platform or Content.
5Intellectual Property
All Content on the Platform is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Ownership of all Content vests in The Edge Academy or its licensors. Your use of the Platform does not grant you any ownership of or licence to any Content beyond the limited personal use described in these Terms.
For full details of copyright protections and permitted uses, please refer to our Copyright Notice.
6Privacy
Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
7Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Platform and all Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Edge Academy disclaims all warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
For full details of our disclaimers and limitations of liability, please refer to our Disclaimer.
8Modifications to Terms and Platform
The Edge Academy reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
The Edge Academy also reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time without notice or liability.
9Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia for the resolution of any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Platform.
Questions About These Terms
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact The Edge Academy through our Contact page. We aim to respond to all enquiries within five business days.